Best chili verde in santa maria , as I tried all in town so far. The carne asada was flavorful and…read moreenjoyed as eell.

Great food and service. The carne asada burrito with fries is really good. Breakfast burrito is…read moresuper delicious

Great food and service!The owner is very sweet.Highly recommend,it's definitely top 5 taquerias in…read moreSM!(horchata is also bomb af)

Probably more of a 3 1/2 stars…read more Perfectly acceptable but not entirely remarkable tacos. We ordered a variety of items, burritos, tacos, fish, al pastor, carne asada, even their patented quesabirria and the tacos gym. All were decent but none really blew our minds. The tacos gym used fried discs of cheese instead of tortillas. That was cool. The quesabirria was kind of a let down. The service was friendly and on cold nights they'll bring your order to your car. I appreciate that. The Horchata was absolutely amazing. It was the star of the show and is the reason for the extra half star. We ordered 8 items and they gave us three containers of salsa, not nearly enough. But it turned out all right because their red salsa wasn't all that good. Fine. Acceptable. A dependably passable place to eat.

My absolute favorite place! Another spot I wish I lived closer to so I could visit more often. The…read morefood is always delicious, and the service is excellent. Definitely one of my top favorites!

These are the best al pastor tacos in town so far. Whenever I'm craving Al pastor tacos this is…read morealways my first choice.

Excellent food truck with fresh ingredients that is a must try. Very clean and professional. Always…read moresatisfied with my order. Would highly recommend if you're in the mood for great Mexican street tacos and more.

The restaurant's food is horrible. I ate a bean burrito and I got a dead what seems to have been a…read moremosquito and J confronted the worker and they refused to give me a refund and called me a liar. I'm very disappointed and mad about the service here and how unprofessional the workers are. I will never return to this taco truck again.

Gave this place a try based on reviews of n different platforms and I feel misguided…read more Everything we ordered tasted deep fried and oily. Not much flavor, just oily. Service was friendly, but slow, and we were prepared, hoping the wait would be worth it, but we were disappointed. Not a place I would return to or recommend to others. A block or so away will lead you to a more pleasant experience. (LS) The bathroom is spacious and clean, so thanks for that.

Authentic Mexican Experience (might blow a hole in your butt)…read more..... My wife and I went to El Tapatio for lunch in 2023, but hadn't returned until another couple said they'd like to try it. So we went back on a Thursday around noon. Ratings..... - Overall: 5 - Location: 4 - Exterior: 5 - Ambiance: 4 - Menu: 5 - Food Quality: 5 - Food Portion: 5 - Service: 5...unless you're stuck behind a large group - Price and Value: 5 - Parking: 4 - Bathroom: N/A Pros: - Location: Very good for people between Arroyo Grande and Santa Maria. On Highway 1...the main street in the small downtown of Guadalupe. Only 5 minutes from our house in Trilogy at the south end of Nipomo. - Menu: Large. Something for everyone with a bias toward authentic Mexican dishes. - Exterior: Colorful. The bright colors catch your eye from the street. - Ambiance: Casual and colorful. It's fairly small, but comfortable and homey. - Food: Everyone was happy. I and the husband in the other couple had a #44 - Spicy shrimp with rice and beans ($25.50). I like spicy, but it was a notch or 2 higher. My dish gave new meaning to the word "mouthwatering". Maybe I'm more of a "regular guy" these days. Our friend with the same entree literally cleaned his plate. Our server said "I've never seen anyone do that". He probably blew a hole in his butt. My wife had a Chile Relleno ($20) and really enjoyed it. I'm not sure about the order from the wife of the guy with a cast iron stomach. - Service: Great when it was our turn. We arrived a few minutes after a group of 15. Since the only person in the kitchen was the owner, he was naturally just able to make 1 or 2 dishes at a time. It took 45 minutes for the big table to be served...then we got our food during the next 10-15 minutes. The employees we met were friendly and helpful. While we waited, they did keep us well stocked with tortilla chips which were homemade and warm. - Price and Value: Good portions of tasty food at a fair price. - Parking: No problem. On the street either in front or around the corner. - Bathroom: We didn't try it. El Tapatio is a great choice for authentic Mexican food, but remember 2 things. It's only open 11 AM to 4 PM and they'll be a looooong wait for food if lots of people arrive just before you do.

The absolute best shrimp tacos. No one even comes a close 2nd. Big deep fried shrimp on handmade…read morecorn & flour tortillas with pickled onion and cabbage. The pupusas are delicious as well as Chile verde quesadilla. Branching out and trying new things (taco gobernador and Vulcan did not disappoint). Super friendly staff and order is ready fast. My only complaint is that they are not open earlier for lunch.... Hahaha. Can't wait til my next visit. Muchos Gracias!

Friendly people and amazing food. I've recently tried the volcan and it is very good. Good mix of…read morebeans, cheese and meat. Only reason for the 4 stars is that I think the food is a couple bucks high compared to other, similar food. Still highly recommend their food if you can locate it around town.

Delicious food and excellent customer service. Recommend everyone in the area to try the shrimp…read moretacos!! One of my favorite food trucks!

10/10 as someone who really likes Mexican food…read more This place is phenomenal from start to finish. The salsa is super tasty with a nice kick and the chips are always fresh Their menu has something to please everyone and they have a rotating daily special along with a happy hour. The staff is really friendly as well and they are well staffed which is always nice to see. The atmosphere is really nice as well inside and outside. This is a hidden gem of a place and will be our regular spot They also have an expansive tequila section and even tequila tastings if that is up your alley. Something unique I haven't seen at other places

Overpriced and the service is always terrible. $20 for two Chile Riano's.? They are are highread more